![]() For more than a decade, Dr. Rajan Bhatt has been a practicing cardiologist at Spectrum Dermatology & Vein Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prior to working as a physician, he completed an internship and residency at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. In addition to having published articles in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Rajan Bhatt belongs to the American College of Cardiology. According to researchers from the American College of Cardiology, patients diagnosed with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) that requires PCI procedures experienced negligible differences in the incidence of serious side effects when given bivalirudin versus unfractioned heparin to prevent clotting and stroke. For the purposes of the study, researchers collected existing data from nearly 68,000 patient cases found in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry CathPCI Registry. When looking at adverse events such as heart attack, stroke, and excessive bleeding, researchers found statistically insignificant evidence to recommend one treatment over another. The study’s authors believe a formal trial comparing the two drugs during PCI procedures would confirm these results.
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AuthorDr. Rajan D. Bhatt - Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona Archives
February 2022
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